Joel Harris
Chief Executive Officer at Genvax Technologies, Inc.
Profile
Joel is the President of Charter Oak Creative, a consulting practice focusing on helping startups and entrepreneurs solve problems.
Formerly he was the Director of Product at GlobalVetLINK and prior to that was VP of Harrisvaccines which was acquired by Merck Animal Health in November of 2015.
Along with coordinating investor relations and mentoring at the Ag Startup Engine, he participates in several advisory and mentoring roles to entrepreneurs and startups in the SaaS, Agtech, Biotech, and Healthcare industries between Chicago, Iowa City, and Ames.
Joel holds a degree in economics from the University of Iowa and a professional certificate in public relations, marketing, and non-fiction writing from Northwestern University.
Joel Harris active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Ag Startup Engine Manger LLC
 Ag Startup Engine Manger LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ag Startup Engine Manager LLC (Ag Startup Engine) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Kevin Kimle. The firm is headquartered in Ames, Iowa. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-12-31 |
Genvax Technologies, Inc.
 Genvax Technologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genvax Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Ames, IA. Joel Harris has been the CEOs since incorporation. Genvax Technologies, Inc. was founded by Hank Harris, Joel Harris. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-01-31 |
Iowa Biotechnology Association
 Iowa Biotechnology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Iowa Biotechnology Association unifies Iowa''s bioscience industry, academic research institutions and economic development organizations. The firm encompasses development of industrial enzymes, livestock genetics, seed genetics, human gene research, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, advanced bio-composites, biomass technologies and healthy foods/beverages. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
Charter Oak Creative LLC
 Charter Oak Creative LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Charter Oak Creative LLC provides consulting services for startups. The company is based in Chicago, IL. | President | 2016-12-31 |
Former positions of Joel Harris
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Mazen Animal Health, Inc.
 Mazen Animal Health, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Mazen Animal Health, Inc. develops, delivers, and commercializes novel biological vaccines and therapeutics. The company is based in Ames, IA. Mazen Animal Health was founded by John Howard and Jenny Filbey, with Jenny Filbey serving as CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
Vitalize Venture Group
 Vitalize Venture Group Investment ManagersFinance Vitalize Venture Group is a venture capital fund and angel network that annually invests into pre-seed and seed stage startups. The company was founded by Gale Wilkinson in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-04-30 |
GlobalVetLINK LC
 GlobalVetLINK LC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services GlobalVetLINK LC operates as a web-based software systems, that connects veterinarians, animal owners and producers, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, feed distributors, auction markets and animal health officials. The firm also provides the leading vet diagnostic aggregation and data analysis solution, LabLINK HIMS, for herd health management. The company was founded by Kevin Maher in 1999 and is headquartered in Ames, IA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-10-31 |
Harrisvaccines LLC
 Harrisvaccines LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Harrisvaccines LLC develops vaccine technology for the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases in swine and cattle. Its pipeline products comprise vaccines for viral diseases. The company was founded by Hank Harris in 2005 and is headquartered in Ames, IA. | Private Equity Investor | 2015-10-31 |
Training of Joel Harris
| University of Iowa | Undergraduate Degree |
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Harrisvaccines LLC
Harrisvaccines LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Harrisvaccines LLC develops vaccine technology for the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases in swine and cattle. Its pipeline products comprise vaccines for viral diseases. The company was founded by Hank Harris in 2005 and is headquartered in Ames, IA. | Health Technology |
GlobalVetLINK LC
GlobalVetLINK LC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services GlobalVetLINK LC operates as a web-based software systems, that connects veterinarians, animal owners and producers, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, feed distributors, auction markets and animal health officials. The firm also provides the leading vet diagnostic aggregation and data analysis solution, LabLINK HIMS, for herd health management. The company was founded by Kevin Maher in 1999 and is headquartered in Ames, IA. | Technology Services |
Iowa Biotechnology Association
Iowa Biotechnology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Iowa Biotechnology Association unifies Iowa''s bioscience industry, academic research institutions and economic development organizations. The firm encompasses development of industrial enzymes, livestock genetics, seed genetics, human gene research, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, advanced bio-composites, biomass technologies and healthy foods/beverages. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Commercial Services |
Ag Startup Engine Manger LLC
Ag Startup Engine Manger LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ag Startup Engine Manager LLC (Ag Startup Engine) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Kevin Kimle. The firm is headquartered in Ames, Iowa. | Finance |
Mazen Animal Health, Inc.
Mazen Animal Health, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Mazen Animal Health, Inc. develops, delivers, and commercializes novel biological vaccines and therapeutics. The company is based in Ames, IA. Mazen Animal Health was founded by John Howard and Jenny Filbey, with Jenny Filbey serving as CEO since incorporation. | Health Technology |
Vitalize Venture Group
Vitalize Venture Group Investment ManagersFinance Vitalize Venture Group is a venture capital fund and angel network that annually invests into pre-seed and seed stage startups. The company was founded by Gale Wilkinson in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Genvax Technologies, Inc.
Genvax Technologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genvax Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Ames, IA. Joel Harris has been the CEOs since incorporation. Genvax Technologies, Inc. was founded by Hank Harris, Joel Harris. | Health Technology |
Charter Oak Creative LLC
Charter Oak Creative LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Charter Oak Creative LLC provides consulting services for startups. The company is based in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
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